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Automotive News Daily Drive

Automotive News Daily Drive

Hosted by Automotive News

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1094

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN

About the show

Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by Kellen Walker. We speak with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about events and trends impacting and reshaping the automotive industry. Automotive News is the leading source of news, data and understanding for the auto industry's decision-makers. Learn more at autonews.com.

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October 22, 202618 min

Oct. 22, 2026 | Polestar CEO on path to profit: “We will not give you a date”

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller talks profitability and competition in part two of our interview. Canada unveils a $8.7 billion auto and steel plan . Plus, Group 1 buys up 10 Atlanta stores .

October 21, 202621 min

Oct. 21, 2026 | Polestar CEO talks U.S. ban; EV registrations fall 36% in August

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller discusses the U.S. ban and the Polestar 4 SUV in part one of our interview. Plus, Electric vehicle registrations drop 26 percent in August , but some brands surge.

October 20, 202615 min

Oct. 20, 2026 | GM more than doubles profit; dealer Michelle Primm: Tech has gone too far

GM’s third-quarter profit more than doubles. Dakkota closes a Detroit plant after losing two SUV contracts. Plus, one dealer’s take on technology from Retail on the Record .

October 19, 202614 min

Oct. 19, 2026 | Is AI the future of the software-defined vehicle or hype? Plus, Pentagon taps ex-Detroit execs

Leaders from GM, Bosch and McKinsey debate whether AI is the real deal for software-defined vehicles. Plus, Subaru’s first in-house EV , Waymo eyes Toronto , and the Pentagon recruits former Detroit 3 execs .

October 18, 202613 min

Oct. 18, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Jeep is sliding, but Wrangler special editions are drawing orders

Vince Bond Jr. explains why Jeep sales are down 8 percent through September and why dealers who built standalone showrooms are struggling. Plus, how Jeep’s monthly Wrangler special editions worked.

October 17, 202620 min

Oct. 17, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Tesla’s ‘flying’ Roadster; Ford’s certified pre-owned push

Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez discuss Tesla’s thruster-powered Roadster , Ford’s certified pre-owned push, Penske Automotive’s $16.3 billion buyout and Lexus’ extra inventory .

October 16, 202619 min

Oct. 16, 2026 | Tesla’s rocket-powered Roadster; InformedIQ’s Jessica Gonzalez on generative AI fraud

Tesla shows a second-generation Roadster that uses SpaceX thrusters . Plus, InformedIQ’s Jessica Gonzalez explains how generative AI fuels auto loan fraud, and how dealers and lenders can fight back.

October 15, 202618 min

Oct. 15, 2026 | Penske Automotive going private; fast-charging industry charges ahead

Penske Automotive agrees to go private in a $16.3 billion deal . Plus, EVgo’s Badar Khan and Chargeonomics’ Loren McDonald discuss what automakers can do to make public charging easier.

October 14, 202622 min

Oct. 14, 2026 | Fain wins second UAW term; Acura confirms two new crossovers

Shawn Fain sweeps the UAW presidential vote . Acura adds two crossovers . Plus, David Wyler, CEO of Jeff Wyler Automotive Family , talks dealer culture and why he won’t sell Chinese vehicles.

October 13, 202622 min

Oct. 13, 2026 | Stellantis plans V-8 Hellcat Charger; affordability crisis

A planning document points to a V-8 Hellcat Charger from Stellantis. Plus, experts from Hyundai, Cox and Mobility Global debate who ends up paying for tariffs .

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